Kumamoto Prefecture Kierrokset

We have a great time. If you go in September just have in consideration that is hot and humid. We wish we had a more time in the second stop. It felt a bit of rush, and it was such a nice spot we wish could enjoy a bit more. The Takachiho Gorge was excellent, we recommend to book with the boat ride because it was sold out. The boat was fun and fresh in the middle of a hot day. Thanks to Daisy for the explanation of every place and recommendation

I have been to Japan many times, but this was my first time choosing a one-day guided tour. First of all, a huge shout-out to my tour guide, Sun Peng—he was humorous, very responsible, and extremely professional. I enjoyed listening to his many stories and his recommendations for delicious food. Second, regarding the itinerary, each location is actually worth spending a full day at, so joining a tour feels a bit rushed. I recommend the Aso train and Kusasenri itinerary. I also really liked Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, and the shrines in Takachiho were nice as well, though the gorge tour was just so-so. Skipping the boat ride and the mini-train was a very wise choice, I think, because it was just too hot. Finally, a big shout-out to the driver. Since it coincided with a Japanese long weekend and I heard traffic was terrible, the driver skillfully avoided the worst of the congestion. Very professional.

Matka alkoi 9.9.2026, ja opas Miyamoto selitti kaiken huolellisesti. Koska Aso-vuori oli tällä hetkellä suljettu (helikopterionnettomuuden vuoksi), matka muutettiin Aso Boshoku Kugino Road Stationille, levähdyspaikalle, josta on upeat näkymät Aso-vuoristoon. Maisemat olivat todella kauniit. Sen jälkeen vierailimme Kamishikimi Kumanoza -pyhäkössä, joka tuntui kuin elokuvakohtaukselta. Lounaan aikaan saavuimme Kusasenriin, jossa oli laaja vuoristoniitty täynnä hevosia ja lehmiä – erittäin rentouttava maisema. Lopuksi matka päättyi Kurokawa Onseniin, viihtyisään kuumien lähteiden kaupunkiin, jossa oli myös herkullisia tuulihattuja. Koko matka oli ehdottomasti kokemisen arvoinen, ja opas toivotti kaikki tervetulleiksi Kumamotoon. Useimmat nähtävyydet ovat jälleen normaalisti auki heinäkuun 2026 maanjäristyksen jälkeen, joten kaikki voivat tulla huoletta. Jumala siunatkoon Kumamotoa! Kumamoto, tsemppiä!

Yksi parhaista retkistä, joilla olen koskaan ollut! Retki vie kaikkiin Miyazakin pakollisiin nähtävyyksiin! Rotko oli aivan upea! Pidin myös todella paljon Ason ruohomaasta. Siellä oli erittäin sumuista, mikä loi Ghibli-tunnelman suoraan Liikkuva linna -elokuvasta. Oppaamme oli aivan mahtava! Hän ohjasi meidät kaikkiin parhaisiin paikkoihin ja valokuvausmahdollisuuksiin. Retki päättyi mahdollisuuteen maistaa hevosenlihaa aivan herkullisessa kaupassa – paikallinen salaisuus.

I think this one-day tour was fantastic. Not only was the buy-one-get-one-free deal incredibly good value, but they also gave us souvenirs at the end. What I really appreciated most was not having to worry about transportation. Our tour guide was also very professional, and his English was excellent. We had foreign tourists in our group, and the guide could switch from Chinese to English instantly. His English was very pleasant to listen to. The only downside was that the flowing noodle area was closed due to an earthquake or something similar, so we didn't get to try the flowing noodles, which was a bit of a shame. Also, some group members went boating and were late, but the guide waited for them.

Kyushun alueen maanjäristyksen vuoksi matka muutettiin turvallisuussyistä Miyazakin kiertueeksi. Olen korealainen, ja oppaamme puhui sujuvasti englantia, japania ja kiinaa, joten jos osaat vähänkin jotain näistä kielistä, matka on mukava. Vaikka oppaat taitavat olla satunnaisia, minun oppaani oli erittäin ystävällinen! Ja koska kävelyä on melko paljon, suosittelen mukavia kenkiä. Kannattaa myös tutustua ravintoloihin etukäteen tai harkita eväiden ottamista mukaan.

I had booked this tour led by guide Nana, but since I was staying overnight in Kumamoto that evening, I realized right before departure that it didn't quite fit my schedule. Guide Nana immediately helped me switch to a more suitable tour led by guide Zhou. It poured rain on the day of the tour, but guide Zhou thoughtfully looked after all the team members the entire way. She was enthusiastic and cheerful, bringing laughter wherever we went. When an American joined the group as we left Kumamoto Castle, guide Zhou took turns explaining everything in both Chinese and English all the way. Listening to her native-sounding English introduction was also a treat. Finally, when we were about to leave, guide Zhou asked the driver to drop us off right at the station entrance so we wouldn't get soaked in the rain while pulling our luggage. In short, I am very grateful to the two enthusiastic guides I met this time. Even though it was a rainy day, my heart was filled with sunshine the whole way.

I did the tour to see Takachiho Gorge and Aso Kusasenri, and I had a fantastic time. The tour was incredibly well-organized. Our guide, Sun, was knowledgeable and professional; he gave us great context about the area and guided us exceptionally well throughout the day. The gorge was beautiful, and the boat experience was so much fun. I also added the lunch package at the last minute and was really glad I did, because the food was delicious. We even got to see horses at Kusasenri, which was very cool. Overall, I highly recommend this tour!

Since traveling around Kumamoto on foot seemed to have many limitations, I booked a one-day tour package. There wasn't a Korean-speaking guide available, so I booked a Chinese-speaking guide tour, but thanks to our guide Ningning, I felt completely included and had a very fulfilling experience! Thanks to her, my father and I made some truly wonderful memories. There were a few minor disappointments due to the local conditions at Mount Aso and the weather on the day, but that also had its own charm. (Next time I visit, I'll definitely bring waterproof sneakers!) Even in the rainy weather, it was truly impressive how warmly she looked after each and every guest, and how she meticulously took photos for us, even getting wet herself. Thank you very much! ^___^